KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Muscatine, Iowa. It supports organizations and projects that provide public benefits, generally near Muscatine County and, to a lesser degree, in the Washington, Indiana area.
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION at a glance
In short: KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION gave $2.7M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in Iowa. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,680,690
- +70.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $67,017
- +53.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,500
- Total assets
- $87,536
- -88.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (10 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts a few unsolicited requests. No specific application form is required; a letter or other written statement that meets the criteria in Part XV, section 2d of the filing will suffice.
- Review Cycle
- Submit requests at least three months before the funds are needed.
- Deadline
- Submit requests at least three months before the funds are needed.
- Contact
Application contact: Kent Corporation Charitable Foundat
Mailing address: 1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761
Phone: (563) 264-4227
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Greatr Musc ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 165 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated criteria generally require proposals to provide public benefits in the general proximity of Muscatine County and, to a lesser degree, in the Washington, Indiana area. In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa and 6% to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 40 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.6M (2023) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greatr Musc Muscatine, IA | General Operations | $1,710,700 |
| Daviess County 4-H Association Washingon, IN | General Operations | $150,000 |
| United Way of Muscatine Muscatine, IA | General Operations | $105,000 |
| Dmacc Foundation Ankeny, IA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Friends of Muscatine FFA Muscatine, IA | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Muscatine County Conservation Found Muscatine, IA | General Operations | $80,000 |
| Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commer Muscatine, IA | July 4TH Celebration | $60,000 |
| Louisa Muscatine Community School D Letts, IA | General Operations | $55,000 |
| Louisa Country 4H Foundation Wapello, IA | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Iowa College Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Operations | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,536 | $2,025,114 | $2,681,470 | $2,680,690 | 40 | $2,680,690 | $9,271 |
| 2023 | $743,892 | $1,475,330 | $1,573,192 | $1,572,441 | 36 | $1,572,441 | $21,950 |
| 2022 | $841,754 | $3,241,113 | $2,510,224 | $2,509,122 | 36 | $2,509,122 | $12,211 |
| 2021 | $110,865 | $2,340,138 | $2,475,410 | $2,474,670 | 27 | $2,474,670 | $13,242 |
| 2020 | $246,137 | $2,763,292 | $2,552,075 | $2,551,361 | 26 | — | $27,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its stated funding criteria include public-benefit projects, with educational institutions often considered favorably.
The 2024 recipients illustrate a range of supported organizations. Daviess County 4-H Association describes itself as a volunteer-led youth organization offering educational programs. Iowa College Foundation says it works to further the growth and development of private colleges and universities in Iowa. Crossroads Inc says it provides people with disabilities training and experience toward greater self-sufficiency in employment, residential life, and community involvement. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $2,680,690. Grants ranged from $100 to $1,710,700, with a median grant of $10,500. Many of its largest listed grants were for general operations.
The largest 2024 grant was $1,710,700 to Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine. Other notable grants included $150,000 to Daviess County 4-H Association, $105,000 to United Way of Muscatine, $100,000 each to DMACC Foundation and Friends of Muscatine FFA, and $80,000 to Muscatine County Conservation Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gage A. Kent and Jeffrey R. Jarrett as trustees.
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gage A. Kent
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey R. Jarrett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION
How much does KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION give each year?
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION gave $2.7M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 36 grants.
What is KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION's typical grant size?
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION's median grant in 2024 was $10,500, and its average grant was $67,017, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION that year got $31K on average.
Where does KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION give grants?
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION gives mostly in Iowa: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Muscatine, IA (22 grants), Letts, IA (2 grants), Moline, IL (2 grants) and Bettendorf, IA (2 grants).
Does KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION's largest grantees?
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation of Greatr Musc ($1,710,700), Daviess County 4-H Association ($150,000) and United Way of Muscatine ($105,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION?
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION reported $88K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its stated funding criteria include public-benefit projects, with educational institutions often considered favorably. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION?
The foundation accepts a few unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION's EIN?
KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6058939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). KENT CORPORATION CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fka KENT-STEIN FOUNDATION funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kent-corporation-charitable-foundation-fka-kent-stein-foundation-morg_889f58beffc54370aca4a65d1d602fcc
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